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Program Security SME II

PeopleTec
United States, California, El Segundo
Oct 29, 2026

Program Security SME II
Job Locations

US-CA-El Segundo




ID
2026-5426

Category
Military Training/Support/Operations

Position Type
Regular Full-Time



Opportunity

The Program Security SME II assists the United States Space Force Government Program Manager in researching, developing, and implementing comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced RDT&E programs throughout the system's life cycle. The Program Security SME II supports the customer's facility and organization in El Segundo, CA, with personnel security functions. The position provides hands-on support across information, personnel, physical, and program security activities associated with collateral, SCI, and SAP operations.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day PERSEC services for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities including: document control, personnel and visitor access, security records, data-transfer activities, security awareness, and other functions necessary to maintain secure facilities and program operations.

Duties

    Oversee and perform security operations supporting collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
  • Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires and conduct record checks.
  • Receive, process, account for, reproduce, transmit, store, and destroy classified material.
  • Maintain classified document accountability records, logs, and databases.
  • Process classified correspondence, packages, and controlled material.
  • Support authorized electronic data transfers.
  • Support personnel and visitor access, visit requests, access verification, escorts, and visitor records.
  • Assist with facility access control, badges, and entry/exit procedures.
  • Maintain personnel security and program-access documentation.
  • Process and review Program Access Requests and SAP access documentation.
  • Support indoctrination and debriefing activities.
  • Track clearance and access actions with government security organizations.
  • Support Top Secret accountability, compliance inspections, corrective actions, and security awareness.
  • Apply established security policies, SOPs, and customer requirements.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supporting DoD security, classified operations, industrial security, program security, personnel security, or related functions.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience working within classified government or contractor environments.
  • Experience supporting SCI and/or SAP security activities.
  • Knowledge of classified material handling, accountability, storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction.
  • Experience with document control, classified correspondence, personnel access, visitor control, or clearance verification.
  • Familiarity with DoD security policies and procedures.
  • Experience maintaining security records, databases, logs, and controlled documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with government and industry personnel.
  • Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%

Education and Clearance Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
  • Willingness to submit to a polygraph.

Desired Skills/Experience/Certifications (optional)

  • SAP security operations experience.
  • Experience processing Program Access Requests or SAP nomination documentation.
  • Top Secret document control or accountability experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

Benefits offered can be found here: Benefits PeopleTec. In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $95,000.00 to $165,000.00; however, PeopleTec considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and critical skills.

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Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, ApplicationHelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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